Jim has worked in the private sector for more than 46 years as a brand and marketing expert and as the founder and president of HealthyBrandBuilders. For customers in the food and beverage industry, he oversees the construction and design of national infrastructures. For local and international players, Tonkin has successfully developed and put into action business and financial plans... read full bio
The Glasgow-based Joesef, who follows in Sam Smith's soulful footsteps, expertly fuses traditional soul elements with contemporary aesthetics. His smooth, gilded productions, with a sound that is equally influenced by R&B, electro and indie pop, as well as his probing lyrics, which were elements that were crystallized on his debut EP, Play Me Something Nice and his first full-length effort Permanent Damage,... read full bio
The fourth Jeff Rosenstock full-length album is titled NO DREAM. It arrives at a moment of unprecedented upheaval, disarray and misery, the depths of which could not have been foreseen while most of it was being written over the past few years. The album sounds prophetic, unexpected and especially appropriate at this time. After establishing a cult following with the biting ska-punk of... read full bio
James Marriott, a multidisciplinary artist and alternative musician from Brighton, debuted his solo music career with the song "slow down." James Marriott originally began posting acoustic covers and original music on YouTube. Since then, he has grown to collect millions of fans who watch his videos every day for his music, humor and likeable attitude. The singer-songwriter released song after song after... read full bio
Jack Van Cleaf is a singer-songwriter from California who creates songs that are resolute, sensitive and warmly candid. Van Cleaf has performed in storied venues around the nation, including Miller High Life Theatre, The Ryman, The Pageant and Mission Ballroom. Van Cleaf has been enthralling audiences in intimate concerts with Sofar Sounds from New York City to Austin. He has performed as... read full bio
Junior Varsity, a Los Angeles pair, only wants to feel anything. Real emotion stands out in the midst of the gloom because it might seem like the world is cold and heartless. Greg Varteresian and Zach Michel founded Junior Varsity with that goal in mind and they've stayed true to it as they've began to unleash their challenging genre-blending punk-pop hits. Although... read full bio
Since first showcasing his extraordinary vocal abilities to the world, Welsh-born singer-songwriter Jamie Miller has amassed meteoric success, garnering the respect of superstars like Kelly Clarkson, P!nk, Sam Smith and Jennifer Hudson. His music has received over 550 million global streams and more than 210 million official YouTube views to date. The making of Miller's breakthrough single "Here's Your Perfect," which spent... read full bio
Despite her youth, Julie Bergan has already established herself as one of Norway's most popular and passionate live performers. She effortlessly exceeds your expectations with her vivacious character, strong vocals and ferocious performance style. The tenacious young artist has gathered over 160 million Spotify streams so far and she doesn't seem to be slowing down any time soon. Bergan has given concerts... read full bio
In Houston, Americana musician John Vincent III developed his passion for music further. John Vincent III started writing his own songs after finding inspiration in avant-garde lyricists like Bon Iver, The Districts and The Doors. To create the ideal Americana-Pop fusion, John Vincent III skillfully combines folky, rhythmic guitar with emotional, vulnerable lyricism. John has independently written and produced his songs, EP and... read full bio
Rockers Joyous Wolf from Southern California have a hard-driving style that incorporates elements of heavy metal, post-grunge and blues-rock. When the band was first formed, it consisted of vocalist Nick Reese, guitarist Blake Allard, bassist Greg Braccio and drummer Robert Sodaro. The band spent its early years perfecting their modern rock sound locally until being noticed by Roadrunner Records, who signed the group.... read full bio
JW Francis is one of Sunday Best Recordings' newest artists. He was born in Oklahoma, was reared in Paris, now resides in New York City, works as a Nobel Prize winner's assistant, is a certified tour guide in New York City and owns a murder mystery company. With echoes of Jonathan Richman, The Velvet Underground and the lo-fi sound New York has... read full bio
With "All Your Love," the Norwegian musician Jakob (also known as Jakob Ogawa) launched his career and rapidly became a favorite among tastemakers. His much awaited first EP Bedroom Tapes was released later that year. The EP got favorable reviews from both domestic and foreign media, making Jakob a well-known figure in the world of music. The pleasant contrast between... read full bio
One of the best guitarists and composers in the UK is John Smith. John was born in Essex, grew up on the coast of Devon and made his money playing in Liverpool's bars and clubs. His five albums have received more than 10 million Spotify plays. He has performed for crowds all around the world in concert halls that were sold out... read full bio
Jake Sherman & Anna Palmer are co-authors of, “Politico Playbook”, and senior writers for their book, “Politico”. Their newsletter, Politico Playbook, is released twice daily and it drives the narrative in Washington with their inside reporting. As individuals, Jake focuses on the House Republican leadership and prior to his work with Politico, he was working with the Wall Street Journal,... read full bio
Author and skilled journalist Jennifer Wallace is well known for her perceptive work illuminating the harmful impacts of success pressure. She has made important contributions to the field as the author of the much praised book "Never Enough: When Achievement Pressure Becomes Toxic - and What We Can Do About It." Due to the strong demand for Jennifer's knowledge, she has... read full bio
JAY1, a Coventry native with a confident strut, has seen a spectacular climb after his track "Your Mrs" reached the 18th position in the U.K. Charts. After relocating from North London to Coventry, a place historically populated by students, JAY1 began to take music seriously. Although the U.K. MC frequently let his lyrics speak for themselves on minimalist trap rhythms,... read full bio
Academic and distinguished behavioral scientist from the United States, Jennifer Aaker. She currently works at the Stanford Graduate School of Business as the General Atlantic Professor and Coulter Family Fellow, where she has made substantial contributions to psychology. Aaker is well known for her studies on the linkages between time, money, and happiness, which shed light on the complex relationships... read full bio
From 2017 until 2019, James Norman Mattis, a retired four-star general in the US Marine Corps, served as the country's 26th secretary of defense. Mattis had a distinguished 44-year career in the Marine Corps, leading troops in important conflicts like the Iraq War, the Afghan War, and the Persian Gulf War. Mattis received his commission in the Marine Corps through the... read full bio
The Grammy Award-winning band the Infamous Stringdusters, who first gained national attention by winning three IBMA awards, including Album and Song of the Year, are noted for their inventive fiddle playing, emotive singing and soul-searching songwriting. Jeremy Garrett is known for these talents. Since that time, the ensemble has represented progressive bluegrass on a global scale. When not performing with the Dusters,... read full bio
Jeffrey Engel is a well-known professor and historian who has made numerous valuable contributions to the study of American politics and diplomacy. He has established himself as a major expert on presidential leadership and the nuances of historical events that have molded the country as the Founding Director of the Center for Presidential History at Southern Methodist University. Jeffrey Engel has... read full bio
